Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 19/437,905

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Sep 27, 2022 — divisional of 17/953,849

Examiner

HELLNER, MARK

Art Unit

Tech Center

KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS

Assignee

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1503 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HELLNER, MARK View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1360 granted / 1503 resolved

+30.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1522

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

61.8%

+21.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.5%

-24.5% vs TC avg

§112

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1503 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+8.4%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1503 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.